What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Ostheim?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ostheim is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Ostheim?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ostheim is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ostheim?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ostheim. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Köln Ostheim via Köln Heumarkt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Basel to Ostheim?

The distance between Basel and Ostheim is 500 km. The road distance is 483.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Ostheim without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Ostheim without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €40 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Ostheim?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Basel to Ostheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ostheim train from?

Basel to Ostheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Ostheim?

The best way to get from Basel to Ostheim is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 8h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €250 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Basel to Ostheim train arrive?

Basel to Ostheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ostheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ostheim is 484 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Basel to Ostheim.

Where can I stay near Ostheim?

There are 1734+ hotels available in Ostheim.

Basel to Ostheim - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Ostheim by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4h 20m
€40–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGNN11 / ...
8h 32m
€46–63
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Nj
6h 51m
€49–266
Drive 483.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ostheim483.9 km
4h 1m
€83–120
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
4h 51m
€60–173
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
4h 58m
€95–249
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BSL - CGN
6h 32m
€99–243
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
5h 3m
€126–318
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutz
5h 52m
€103–270
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
4h 52m
€150–342

Basel to Ostheim by train, foot, and subway

94Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.4 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ostheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €35–130 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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